Statement of Purpose
· To be an instrument for peace
· To encourage, support and further Earth Ethics and respect
for all life
· To recognize the important contribution that has been
made by the First Peoples
in community with all life
· To further the original vision and the goals of the
United Nations (UN)
Current Goals
· To provide environmental, humane education
for children through The Sanctuary School
· To establish a platform so that childrens' voices can
be heard
· To create childrens' peace gardens as vortexes of peace
· To build sanctuaries throughout the world to protect
children during disputes and war
· To see all nations ratify the Convention on the Rights
of the Child
· To invite the First Peoples, indigenous elders and leaders,
to have a voice in environmental policy and
governance within nations and the United Nations
· To establish a center of Silence and Light where meetings
could occur between
diplomats and heads of nations
Earth Treaty Project
Theme: Emphasizing your personal commitment
with Mother Earth to care for our planet.
The Earth Treaty Project focuses on individual and
group responsibility for the Earth.
The project evolved out of the 1989 EarthWalk Conference that
the
Center for International Cooperation initiated.
Children, in particular, have taken part in the project.
Many children's treaties were included in an Earth Treaty presentation
that was
made by the Center for International Cooperation at the 1992
Earth Summit in Brazil.
Pink Ribbon Project
Theme: Expanding humanity's awareness of animals'
tremendous contribution
to the healing of Earth and all peoples..
The Pink Ribbon Project came about as a result of "circle of life" classes
that Patricia Jepsen
(President, Center for International Cooperation) hosted with
her golden retriever, Delphi.
The classes were the inspiration for the book Six Lessons with Delphi which is an educational
program
that fosters kindness, partnership and respect for all life.
The lessons are at the center of Community Stepping Stones programs
in Tucson, Arizona.
Children's Peace Gardens
Project
Theme: Building trust and cross-cultural communication
through environmental and peace education.
The Children's Peace Gardens Project is envisioned
as a vehicle for reconciliation and a pronounced shift
in perspective in areas of daily or deep-seated conflict.
The Center for International Cooperation (CIC) is
incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational, charitable
organization.
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